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From the official U.S. FDA label for cefepime (cefepime hydrochloride), the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
Cefepime for Injection is a cephalosporin antibacterial indicated for the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: • Pneumonia. ( 1.1 ) • Empiric therapy for febrile neutropenic patients. ( 1.2 ) • Uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis). ( 1.3 ) • Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections. ( 1.4 ) • Complicated intra-abdominal infections (used in combination with metronidazole) in adults. …
The following adverse reactions are discussed in the Warnings and Precautions section and below: • Hypersensitivity Reactions [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Neurotoxicity [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Clostridioides difficile -Associated Diarrhea [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] •The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 1%) were local reactions, positive Coombs’ test, decreased phosphorous, increased ALT and AST, increased PT and PTT and rash. ( 6.1 ) •At the highest dose (2 g every 8 hours), incidence of adverse reactions was ≥1% for rash, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, pruritis, fever, and headache. …
Cefepime for Injection is contraindicated in patients who have shown immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or the cephalosporin class of antibacterial drugs, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. ( 4 )
• Hypersensitivity Reactions: Cross-hypersensitivity among beta-lactam antibacterial drugs may occur in up to 10% of patients with a history of penicillin allergy. If an allergic reaction to Cefepime for Injection occurs, discontinue the drug. ( 5.1 ) • Neurotoxicity: May occur especially in patients with renal impairment administered unadjusted doses. If neurotoxicity associated with Cefepime for Injection therapy occurs, discontinue the drug. ( 5.2 ) • Clostridioides difficile -Associated Diarrhea (CDAD): Evaluate if diarrhea occurs. …
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no cases of Cefepime for Injection exposure during pregnancy reported from postmarketing experience or from clinical trials. Available data from published observational studies and case reports over several decades with cephalosporin use in pregnant women have not established drug-associated risks of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes ( see Data ). …
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Fortsporine Injection 1 g contains Cefepime (Cefepime Hydrochloride) (1 g), as powder for injection, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Fortsporine Injection 1 g is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-6768, and its registration is active as of 6 November 2026.
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Cefepime for Injection is a cephalosporin antibacterial indicated for the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: • Pneumonia. ( 1.1 ) • Empiric therapy for febrile neutropenic patients. ( 1.2 ) • Uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis). ( 1.3 ) • Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for cefepime (cefepime hydrochloride). Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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